Share Email Opening Title Staff Attorney - POARP Prince George's  Position Staff Attorney - POARP Prince George's   Location Upper Marlboro Courthouse   Department Legal   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Job Type Regular   Level of Education JD   Shift Days   Description Position Summary: The House of Ruth Maryland Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (the Clinic) provides free legal services to survivors of intimate partner violence in order to help them gain safety and independence from their abusive partners. The Clinic seeks applicants who are passionate about ending domestic violence and interested in public interest law. This is an entry-level position which offers extensive training in Maryland’s protective order statute, family law issues, and trial skills and technique.   Position Description: The Staff Attorney – Protective Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP) advises and represents survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order proceedings in Maryland’s District and circuit courts, as well as in related matters such as contempt, modification, extension and shielding hearings. The Staff Attorney works on-site in the Clinic’s offices located in the Prince George’s County courthouses, which enables the Staff Attorney to provide immediate legal intervention to clients on a walk-in basis and to develop meaningful connections to courthouse personnel.   Primary Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, trauma-informed representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order cases, and in related contempt, modification, extension and shielding hearings. Conduct comprehensive consultations with potential clients, which include a thorough interview about recent and past incidents of abuse, safety planning, lethality assessment, and referrals to appropriate community and legal resources. Provide prompt, compassionate services to clients on a walk-in basis and via phone. Maintain the Clinic’s client database and systems used for tracking clients’ cases. Other duties as assigned.                                                      "Position Location: Prince George's County" Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary: $71,000/year Classroom and experiential training in domestic violence law, trial skills and technique, basic family law Medical, dental and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance 403(b) – includes employer contribution and match Paid time off – vacation, personal, sick, paid holidays Employee Assistance Program And more Equal Opportunity Employer: House of Ruth Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.   COVID Policy Human Resources will maintain records of vaccination status and this will not have any bearing on your employment.   Benefits Medical InsurancePrescription PlanDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Time OffLife InsuranceRetirement Savings and PlanningEmployee Assistance Program   EOE Statement House of Ruth Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://HouseOfRuth.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Bilingual Legal Advocate - Hyattsville (Prince George’s) in Hyattsville, MD Posted on: 4/26/2024 [Apply Now] Staff Attorney - POARP Montgomery in Rockville, MD Posted on: 4/12/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Bilingual Legal Advocate - Hyattsville (Prince George’s) in Hyattsville, MD Posted on: 4/26/2024 [Apply Now] Staff Attorney - POARP Montgomery in Rockville, MD Posted on: 4/12/2024 [Apply Now] Intake Coordinator in Lauraville, Baltimore, MD Posted on: 4/12/2024 [Apply Now] Managing Therapist- Prince George's and Montgomery Counties in Rockville , Maryland Posted on: 4/26/2024 [Apply Now] Bilingual Therapist in Highlandtown, MD Posted on: 4/26/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us

 

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